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Phuket: 2 RACHA ISLANDS, 3x SNORKELING From Yacht Full-Day
About this experience
Go Where Other Boats Don't Reach Cruise out on a large motor yacht to Racha islands, far enough offshore that most Phuket boats skip it, meaning clearer water and more marine life than crowded routes. Three Sites, Three Different Worlds Snorkel Manta Bay for turtles and rays, Banana Bay for dense fish schools and moray eels (rare whale shark chances too), then finish at Bay One's rehabilitated coral gardens on Racha Yai, home to leopard sharks in shallow, clear water. Fed and Comfortable All Day Hot breakfast buffet on the way out, a full hot lunch buffet onboard between snorkel stops, plus snacks and drinks all day. Great for Families Kids from age 6 can join, with life vests, masks, and adult fins provided, and a guide in the water with you at every stop.
What to expect
Start with hotel pickup (Rawai, Naiharn, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kalim, Kamala), then board your motor yacht at Chalong Pier. Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet during the 1.5-hour cruise to Racha Noi, Phuket's most remote, least crowded snorkeling grounds. First stop: Manta Bay, a snorkel with your guide among sea turtles, rays, and dramatic coral in some of the clearest water near Phuket. Next: Banana Bay, a sheltered cove with a different reef landscape. Snorkel among dense schools of tropical fish and resident moray eels while a Thai and international lunch buffet is served on board. It's also the only nearby site where whale sharks are occasionally spotted. After a short transit, arrive at Bay One on Racha Yai for your final snorkel session among artificial reefs built to rehabilitate coral, home to leopard sharks and rays in shallow, clear water. Relax on deck with snacks and soft drinks before cruising back to Chalong Pier and transferring to your hotel by approximately 17:30. Life vests, masks, and fins (adults) are provided, and a guide stays in the water with you at every site. Basic swimming ability required; minimum age 6.
What’s included
- Buffet
- Snorkeling Mask, Life Vest, Fins for Adults
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- Van
- Hot Buffet
- Hot Buffet
Not included
- Tips to the guide or dive instructor
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
With Hotel Transfer
3x Snorkeling by Yacht: Snorkel three sites, Manta Bay and Banana Bay at Racha Noi, plus Bay One at Racha Yai. All Day Snorkeling Tour: All day snorkeling from a large motor yacht, life vests, masks, and adult fins provided. Duration: 10 hours Hot Breakfast & Lunch Buffet: Hot breakfast and lunch buffet served on board during the cruise out. Snacks, soft drinks, and seasonal fruit available too. 3 Snorkel Sites: Depart Chalong Pier, snorkel Manta Bay and Banana Bay at Racha Noi, then Bay One at Racha Yai. Large Motor Yacht: Travel to and between snorkel sites aboard a large motor yacht. No dive/snorkel group split, this is a snorkeling-only trip. Pickup included
No Pick-up
3x Snorkeling by Yacht: Snorkel three sites, Manta Bay and Banana Bay at Racha Noi, plus Bay One at Racha Yai. All Day Snorkeling Tour: All day snorkeling from a large motor yacht, life vests, masks, and adult fins provided. Duration: 10 hours Hot Breakfast & Lunch Buffet: Hot breakfast and lunch buffet served on board during the cruise out. Snacks, soft drinks, and seasonal fruit available too. 3 Snorkel Sites: Depart Chalong Pier, snorkel Manta Bay and Banana Bay at Racha Noi, then Bay One at Racha Yai. Large Motor Yacht: Travel to and between snorkel sites aboard a large motor yacht. No dive/snorkel group split, this is a snorkeling-only trip.
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.